OTX Threat: An Evolution of the Botnet

A new version of the Kimwolf Android/IoT botnet has been identified, targeting Android TV boxes and set-top boxes. The version 7 variant introduces enhanced DDoS capabilities including HTTP/2-based floods with complete browser fingerprinting to mimic legitimate traffic. It employs a resilient three-tier command-and-control infrastructure using Ethereum Name Service resolution through five hard-cod CVEs: CVE-2016-5195